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Oakford, IL

Illinois

Oakford is a small town in Illinois with a population of 258. Residents earn $65,813 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$65,813 Median Income $27,697 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $152,525 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,813 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $833/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,813
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,900
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $833
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Oakford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population258
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,813
Per Capita$27,697
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$634M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$833
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$152,525
Housing Units122
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking14.8%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation487 ft (148 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.6%
Libraries3

Is Oakford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oakford receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Oakford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oakford is $65,813, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oakford is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Oakford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oakford has a population of 258 with a density of 1,032 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

258
Total Population
1,032
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Oakford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oakford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oakford is $65,813, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Oakford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,813
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,697
Avg Weekly Wage$813
IRS Avg AGI$63,475

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)298
County GDP$634M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare24
Retail44
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,889
11% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oakford is $101,900, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $833 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $152,525.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,900
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$152,525

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$833
28% below US avg
Rent Burden42.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%
Housing Units122
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,889
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.82%
In Oakford, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oakford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep35.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits65.0%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access59.0%
Healthcare Facilities24
Oakford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall15.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation487 ft (148 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates40.1009°N, 89.9653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.2-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.1%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 42.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+93.5%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.6%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants34
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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